Drone news headlines have been dramatic lately, as news outlets pick up the story that current versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contain a section prohibiting the purchase of drones made by companies based in "listed" countries - including China - may not be purchased by the military without a waiver, due to security concerns. The latest result of the … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exlusive: A Frank Talk With DJI on Security Concerns – and Cape Explains Their Move to Skydio
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Drone Sighting Shuts Down Another Airport: This Time it’s Frankfurt
News and commentary. It's time to get airport airspace security done. Reuters reports that flight operations at Frankfurt airport, Germany’s busiest airport, were suspended for an hour and have now resumed. At this point there is little information available. Airport spokesmen commented to news outlets today that the airport was closed from about 7:20 am - 8:20 am local … [Read more...] about Drone Sighting Shuts Down Another Airport: This Time it’s Frankfurt
Airport Execs Want the Authority to Protect Their Communities from Drones. Now, the FAA Wants Them to Know: They Have the Authority – Kind Of.
The technology for controlling access to airspace around airports or other protected facilities is ready - but will regulations allow them to be implemented before the next damaging event? The following is a DRONELIFE exclusive guest post from Jaz Banga, CEO and Co-founder of Airspace Systems, a Silicon Valley-based company leading the development of aerial … [Read more...] about Airport Execs Want the Authority to Protect Their Communities from Drones. Now, the FAA Wants Them to Know: They Have the Authority – Kind Of.
Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
In the days leading up to the NFL Championship Game in Atlanta last weekend, FBI officers confiscated six drones flying closer to the stadium than temporary flight restrictions allowed. With local drone pilots either not aware or deliberately ignoring the flight ban, there were no doubt concerns that the Super Bowl could be impacted by its very own Battle of Gatwick … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 4, Can Homeland Security Shoot Down Your Drone?
The new proposed FAA Reauthorization package has been made public. It’s wordy, complex, and confusing – and the headlines haven’t made understanding what’s inside easier. There are several points of critical importance for the drone industry to understand. The proposed Repeal of Section 336, the Integration Pilot Program, the “Safeguarding the Skies” Act, the enforcement of … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization, Explained: Part 4, Can Homeland Security Shoot Down Your Drone?
